Gallery Talk: Ikats Past and Present

Thursday, July 5, 2018, 1 PM

Meet Muhayo Aliyeva, an Uzbek fashion designer and entrepreneur, and get her perspective on the exhibition To Dye For: Ikats from Central Asia in this special gallery talk. Aliyeva will discuss the historical textiles on view and the significance of ikat patterns and garments in Uzbek culture. She’ll also talk about her work with contemporary ikat artisans through her company, Bibi Hanum.